Leadership Styles

Different leadership styles are the characteristics that critically define the leaders in our organisations. They’re a mix-and-match of various traits, and will in some way, influence the culture of the whole company.
There are 5 major leadership styles, and we’ll talk through them in this article.
Democratic Leadership Style
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Leadership Development

What is Leadership Development? Well, leadership development is about moving you, inch by inch along a personal continuum. At the beginning, is a rough management style – perhaps the one that came to your naturally. At the other end, is a perfected and optimised way of living. It really is that thorough. Leadership isn’t just a...
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Leadership Skills

Leadership skills are tremendously valued by the business community. With the right set of leadership skills, you will will find your projects are more successful than average, you will rise faster through your organisation than average, and you stand a good chance at being head hunted for a top C-suite position before you’re 40! In...
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Leadership Development

Leadership Skills

Posted by Simon Oates on Jun 20, 2016 in Practical | Comments Off on New to Webinars? 5 Tips for Creating, Hosting & Presenting a Webinar

t’s been years since the web seminar, or webinar, became a buzzword for marketers everywhere. It transformed into one of the most popular and effective digital marketing tools because it’s an easy way to expand your reach, increase your audience and enhance your lead generation.
Of course, a webinar is a great way to show off your acumen for your respective industry, too.
Webinars have become an essential technique for both...

Most people keen to derive monetary gains through trading of currencies do not seem to understand the kind of strategy and discipline it demands. This is one of the main reasons because of which over 80% of traders don’t succeed in making any appreciable sum of money via this form of trading. It is a hard fact that you should understand and accept. There are not many people who are able to devise or determine the right strategy and...

The online and internet revolution has democratized the financial world, making investing in foreign currency easier than ever. Here are some of the many reasons why many may want to try their hand at the forex market:
1. Investing In Foreign Currencies Requires A Small Initial Investment
Unlike most business investments that require a sizeable capital, investing in foreign currency is relatively kind to your wallet. You don’t need...

Posted by Simon Oates on Aug 24, 2015 in Business | Comments Off on Should you hire remote staff for your business?

Once upon a time the words “working remotely” struck fear into the hearts of employers everywhere. Working away from the gaze of managers was frowned upon, and was generally viewed with suspicion. Nowadays, things have progressed and remote staff are employed by everyone from small start-ups to multi billion dollar corporations. Remote staff are a necessity in this day and age, where office space is at a premium and those with...

Posted by Simon Oates on Aug 3, 2015 in Business | Comments Off on What health and safety records do businesses need to keep?

Safety is an issue that no company can afford to ignore. If your firm lets risk management standards slip, the consequences could be disastrous both for your employees and for the future of your business. After all, you may find you face costly and damaging legal action. To help ensure your organisation remains on the right side of the law, here’s a brief guide to the health and safety records that all companies must keep.
Safety...

Posted by Simon Oates on Jun 4, 2015 in Business | Comments Off on Building your own business: deciding on the right route for you

If you’ve decided to go it alone and set up your own business, you might be excited about what the future holds. After all, as your own boss you’ll no longer be working to line someone else’s pockets. Instead, you’ll be firmly in control of your career and, if everything goes to plan, you may reap significant financial rewards. However, you’ll need to choose the right route if you’re to realise your ambitions. To help you along...

Posted by Simon Oates on Apr 27, 2015 in Theory | Comments Off on Keeping up to date with the cutting edge when working in tech

Keeping up with the cutting edge trends is absolutely essential for all those who work in the tech business. It doesn’t take much to fall behind in such a rapidly evolving industry. If your competitors know more than you do then you may find yourself missing out on valuable opportunities. It is also important for those who are considering entering the tech industry to be current on the latest technology and trends. Here are some tips...

Leadership Blog – A Guide

If you're new here at Leadership Blog, you may be wondering where to start first! Well, our leadership skills page and our leadership styles posts are extremely popular with new visitors. You'd be best starting there for all your leadership development needs!